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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
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| name = Mumzy Stranger
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| native_name = মামজি স্ট্রাঞ্জার
| native_name = মামজি স্ট্রাঞ্জার
| native_name_lang = bn
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|01|18|df=yes}}
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|01|18|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Plaistow, Newham|Plaistow]], [[London Borough of Newham|Newham]], [[London]],<br/>[[United Kingdom]]
| birth_place = [[Plaistow, Newham|Plaistow]], [[London Borough of Newham|Newham]], [[London]],<br>[[United Kingdom]]
| origin = [[Plaistow, Newham|Plaistow]], [[London Borough of Newham|Newham]], [[London]],<br/>[[United Kingdom]]
| origin = [[Plaistow, Newham|Plaistow]], [[London Borough of Newham|Newham]], [[London]],<br>[[United Kingdom]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip-Hop]], [[Grime (music)|Grime]], [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]], [[Dancehall|Bashment]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip-Hop]], [[Grime (music)|Grime]], [[Rhythm and blues|R&B]], [[Dancehall|Bashment]]
| occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]], [[Rapper]], [[Record producer]], [[Dancer]]
| occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]], [[Rapper]], [[Record producer]], [[Dancer]]
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'''Muhammad Mumith Ahmed''' ({{lang-bn|মামজি স্ট্রাঞ্জার}}; born 18 January 1984), better known by his stage name '''Mumzy Stranger''', is a [[British people|British]] [[Rapping|MC]], [[singer-songwriter]] and [[record producer]]. He made his mainstream recording debut in the summer of 2009 with his debut single "One More Dance," which topped the UK Asian Charts, as did the follow-up singles, "Showgirl" and "Fly With Me". He is the first artist of [[British Bangladeshi|Bengali descent]] to have entered the mainstream music industry and is one of the latest prospect of [[British Asian|British-Asian]] R&B artist in Britain.<ref name="Mumzy's Bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/cfc55e79-0575-4455-a167-e4834bf516ca#p00bft1x|title=Mumzy's Bio|year=2011|work=BBC Asian Network|accessdate=9 March 2011}}</ref>
'''Muhammad Mumith Ahmed''' (born 18 January 1984), better known by his stage name '''Mumzy Stranger''', is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Rapping|MC]], [[singer-songwriter]] and [[record producer]]. He made his mainstream recording debut in the summer of 2009 with his debut single "“One More Dance,”" which topped the UK Asian Charts, as did the follow-up singles, "“Showgirl”" and "“Fly With Me.”" He is the first artist of [[British Bangladeshi|Bengali descent]] to have entered the mainstream music industry and is one of the latest prospect of [[British Asian|British-Asian]] R&B artist in Britain.<ref name="Mumzy's Bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/cfc55e79-0575-4455-a167-e4834bf516ca#p00bft1x|title=Mumzy's Bio|year=2011|work=[[BBC Asian Network]]|accessdate=9 March 2011}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Mumith was born and raised in [[Plaistow, Newham|Plaistow]], [[London Borough of Newham|Newham]] in [[East (London sub region)|East]] [[London]] to [[Bengali people|Bengali]] [[Muslim]] parents. He is of [[Bangladesh]]i origin and was raised in a traditional Islamic home.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumzystranger.com/bio.htm|title=Bio|year=2010|work=Mumzy's Official Website|accessdate=9 March 2011}}</ref>
Mumith Ahmed was born and raised in [[Plaistow, Newham|Plaistow]], [[London Borough of Newham|Newham]] in [[East (London sub region)|East]] [[London]] to [[Bengali people|Bengali]] [[Muslim]] parents. He is of [[Bangladesh]]i origin and was raised in a traditional Islamic home.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumzystranger.com/bio.htm|title=Bio|year=2010|work=Mumzy's Official Website|accessdate=9 March 2011}}</ref>


In 2000, he started out in the [[UK Garage]] scene at the age of 16, and was involved in [[pirate radio]] until 2003 when he left as he felt like a stranger (from which he derived his stage name).<ref name=rwd>{{cite news|url=http://www.rwdmag.com/music/hip-hop-rnb/interviews/mumzy-stranger-mumz-the-word|title=Mumzy Stranger: Mumz The Word|last=Maher|first=Amelia|date=19 August 2009|work=RWD Magazine|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref>
In 2000, Ahmed started out in the [[UK Garage]] scene at the age of 16, and was involved in [[pirate radio]] until 2003 when he left as he felt like a stranger (from which he derived his stage name).<ref name=rwd>{{cite news|url=http://www.rwdmag.com/music/hip-hop-rnb/interviews/mumzy-stranger-mumz-the-word|title=Mumzy Stranger: Mumz The Word|last=Maher|first=Amelia|date=19 August 2009|work=RWD Magazine|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===2005-08: Career beginning===
===2005-08: Career beginning===
Ahmed was one of three finalists in [[BBC Asian Network]]’s Unsung competition in 2005 with his song ''“Jump Up,”''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/asiannetworklive/unsung_finalist_c.shtml|title=Unsung finalist|year=2005|work=[[BBC Asian Network]]|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2005/03_march/30/unsung.shtml|title=Three finalists go head to head in BBC Asian Network Unsung 2005|last=Press office|date=30 March 2005|work=BBC|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref> after a friend of his sent in Stranger’s demo tape,<ref name=desibox>{{cite news|url=http://desi-box.com/our-content/interviews/interview-with-mumzy-stranger.html|title=Interview with Mumzy Stranger|date=July 2009|work=Desi-Box Media|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref> which caught the attention of [[Rishi Rich]], a Bhangra-fusion producer that was one of the judges for the competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtviggy.com/slideshow/photos-focus-mumzy|title=Mumzy: Brit-Bengali Soul|work=MTV Iggy|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref>


Two years later, as a graduate from the [[University of Westminster]], achieving a [[Bachelor of Arts|BA (Hons)]] in Business Information Technology,<ref name="Mumzy's Bio"/> Ahmed finally went into the studio with Rishi Rich. With the help of Rishi Rich, he released his promo single, ''“Let's Party”'' in 2007, which Rich produced along with a next single, ''“Stranger.”''{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}} He performed in the UK at the [[Royal Festival Hall]] in [[South Bank]], [[London]]{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}} and at the 2008 [[Baishakhi Mela]], a concert of [[British Bangladeshi|Bangladeshi]] musicians.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}} He also performed at the award show for the [[UK Asian Music Awards]] in 2008.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}}
Stranger was one of three finalists in [[BBC Asian Network]]'s Unsung competition in 2005 with his song "Jump Up,"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/asiannetworklive/unsung_finalist_c.shtml|title=Unsung finalist|year=2005|work=BBC Asian Network|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2005/03_march/30/unsung.shtml|title=Three finalists go head to head in BBC Asian Network Unsung 2005|last=Press office|date=30 March 2005|work=BBC|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref> after a friend of his sent in Stranger 's demo tape,<ref name=desibox>{{cite news|url=http://desi-box.com/our-content/interviews/interview-with-mumzy-stranger.html|title=Interview with Mumzy Stranger|date=July 2009|work=Desi-Box Media|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref> which caught the attention of [[Rishi Rich]], a Bhangra-fusion producer that was one of the judges for the competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtviggy.com/slideshow/photos-focus-mumzy|title=Mumzy: Brit-Bengali Soul|work=MTV Iggy|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref>

Two years later, as a graduate from the [[University of Westminster]], achieving a BA Honours in Business Information Technology,<ref name="Mumzy's Bio"/> Stranger finally went into the studio with Rishi Rich. With the help of Rishi Rich, he released his promo single, "Let's Party" in 2007, which Rich produced along with a next single, "Stranger".{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}} He performed in the UK at the [[Royal Festival Hall]] in [[South Bank]], [[London]]{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}} and at the 2008 [[Baishakhi Mela]], a concert of [[British Bangladeshi|Bangladeshi]] musicians.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}} He also performed at the award show for the UK Asian Music Awards in 2008.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}}


===2009: Debut single and collaborations===
===2009: Debut single and collaborations===
Ahmed’s debut single ''“One More Dance”'' was produced by Rishi Rich and was released in July 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1126582_mumzy_launch_party|title=Mumzy launch party|date=17 July 2009|work=The Asian News|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref> The single was set to be titled "One More Chance" but was later changed to ''“One More Dance,”'' according to Rishi Rich.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtviggy.com/desi/making-of-video-mumzy-one-more-dance|title=Making of One More Dance Music Video|date=4 June 2009|work=MTV Iggy|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref> It fail to reach the mainstream charts but topped the UK Asian Charts on its debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radarmusicvideos.com/video/mumzy-stranger-one-more-dance-0|title=Mumzy Stranger - 'One More Dance'|first=boxbot|date=26 May 2009|work=Radar Music Videos|accessdate=8 December 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtviggy.com/video/making-of-video-mumzy-one-more-dance|title=Making of Mumzy's "One More Dance" Music Video|work=MTV Iggy|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref> His second single, "Showgirl," was released in August 2009.<ref name=desibox/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1131942_mumzy_strangers_showgirl|title=Mumzy Stranger's Showgirl|date=15 August 2009|work=The Asian News|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref> Mumzy is heard on two tracks on ''The Streets of Bollywood 3'', a remix album by Rishi Rich, [[Hunterz]] and Kami K, mainly focusing on bringing Indian and urban music together.


Ahmed collaborated with several UK and international desi artists, such as [[H-Dhami]], [[Preeya Kalidas]], [[Abbas Hasan]] and [[Malkit Singh]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/top-5-mumzy-stranger-collaborations-20100120|title=Top 5 Collaborations|year=2010|work=DesiHits|accessdate=9 November 2010}}</ref>
Stranger's debut single "One More Dance" was produced by Rishi Rich and was released in July 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1126582_mumzy_launch_party|title=Mumzy launch party|date=17 July 2009|work=The Asian News|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref> The single was set to be titled "One More Chance" but was later changed to "One More Dance", according to Rishi Rich.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtviggy.com/desi/making-of-video-mumzy-one-more-dance|title=Making of One More Dance Music Video|date=4 June 2009|work=MTV Iggy|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref> It fail to reach the mainstream charts but topped the UK Asian Charts on its debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radarmusicvideos.com/video/mumzy-stranger-one-more-dance-0|title=Mumzy Stranger - 'One More Dance'|first=boxbot|date=26 May 2009|work=Radar Music Videos|accessdate=8 December 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtviggy.com/video/making-of-video-mumzy-one-more-dance|title=Making of Mumzy's "One More Dance" Music Video|work=MTV Iggy|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref> His second single, "Showgirl," was released in August 2009.<ref name=desibox/><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/music/s/1131942_mumzy_strangers_showgirl|title=Mumzy Stranger's Showgirl|date=15 August 2009|work=The Asian News|accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref> Mumzy is heard on two tracks on ''The Streets of Bollywood 3'', a remix album by Rishi Rich, Hunterz and Kami K, mainly focusing on bringing Indian and urban music together.


Stranger collaborated with several UK and international desi artists, such as [[H-Dhami]], [[Preeya Kalidas]], [[Abbas Hasan]] and [[Malkit Singh]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/top-5-mumzy-stranger-collaborations-20100120|title=Top 5 Collaborations|year=2010|work=DesiHits|accessdate=9 November 2010}}</ref>
On 18 November 2010, Ahmed supported [[Sean Kingston]] at the [[The O2 Arena (London)|02 Arena]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/mumzy-stranger-to-support-sean-kingston-at-o2-arena-concert-20091112|title=Mumzy to support Sean Kingston|year=2010|work=DesiHits|accessdate=18 November 2010}}</ref>

Mumzy supported [[Sean Kingston]] at the [[The O2 Arena (London)|02 Arena]] on November 18.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/mumzy-stranger-to-support-sean-kingston-at-o2-arena-concert-20091112|title=Mumzy to support Sean Kingston|year=2010|work=DesiHits|accessdate=18 November 2010}}</ref>


===2010: Debut mixtape and album released===
===2010: Debut mixtape and album released===
Ahmed released his debut mixtape, ''“No Stranger To This”'', which was put together in the course of seven days and officially released on December 11,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mixtapemadness.co.uk/mixtapes/mumzystranger/nostranger|title=Debut Mixtape|year=2010|work=MixtapeMaddness|accessdate=11 October 2010}}</ref> a day before his debut album, ''“Journey Begins”''. Stranger and [[Tarsame Singh Saini|Stereo Nation]] are heard on the soundtrack of ''[[It's a Wonderful Afterlife]]''. The track is a remix of a hit song by Stereo Nation, ''“Larl Larl Buleeya (Remix).”'' The track is Stranger's debut on a British film soundtrack. He is also heard on the soundtrack of ''[[Toonpur Ka Super Hero]]'', making his debut on a Bollywood film soundtrack.

Stranger released his debut mixtape, ''No Stranger To This'', which was put together in the course of seven days and officially released on December 11,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mixtapemadness.co.uk/mixtapes/mumzystranger/nostranger|title=Debut Mixtape|year=2010|work=MixtapeMaddness|accessdate=11 October 2010}}</ref> a day before his debut album, ''Journey Begins''. Stranger and Stereo Nation are heard on the soundtrack of ''[[It's a Wonderful Afterlife]]''. The track is a remix of a hit song by Stereo Nation, "Larl Larl Buleeya (Remix)". The track is Stranger's debut on a British film soundtrack. He is also heard on the soundtrack of ''[[Toonpur Ka Super Hero]]'', making his debut on a Bollywood film soundtrack.


===2011-present: Award Nominations and singles===
===2011-present: Award Nominations and singles===
At the UK Asian Music Awards’s Nominations Party held at the West Midlands’ super-club Gatecrasher, in Birmingham on the 1st February, Ahmed was nominated for 4 awards, Best Album (for ''“Journey Begins”''), Best Male Act, Best Urban Act and Best Video (for ''“Fly With Me”''), the most for any solo act at the UK Asian Music Awards 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyrindblog.com/?p=4584|title=Most Nominations at UK AMA 2011|date= 1 February 2011|work=dailyrindblog|accessdate=9 March 2011}}</ref> He ended up winning Best Urban Act.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.desiblitz.com/content/2011-uk-asian-music-awards-winners|title=2011 UK Asian Music Awards Winners|author=Jas Sembhi|date=March 10, 2011 |work=desiblitz.com |accessdate=13 March 2011}}</ref>


At the [[UK AMA]]'s Nominations Party held at the West Midlands’ super-club Gatecrasher, in Birmingham on the 1st February, Stranger was nominated for 4 awards, Best Album (for ''Journey Begins''), Best Male Act, Best Urban Act and Best Video (for "Fly With Me"), the most for any solo act at the UK Asian Music Awards 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyrindblog.com/?p=4584|title=Most Nominations at UK AMA 2011|date= 1 February 2011|work=dailyrindblog|accessdate=9 March 2011}}</ref> He ended up winning Best Urban Act.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.desiblitz.com/content/2011-uk-asian-music-awards-winners|title=2011 UK Asian Music Awards Winners|author=Jas Sembhi|date=March 10, 2011 |work=desiblitz.com |accessdate=13 March 2011}}</ref>
After the release of his debut album, he released his new promotional single, tilted, ''“Mama Used To Say,”'' a collaboration with [[Grammy-Award]] winning British R&B singer, [[Junior Giscombe|Junior]], which was released on March 10.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/mumzy-stranger-proclaims-mama-used-to-say-20110304|title=Brand new single|year=2011|work=DesiHits|accessdate=9 March 2011}}</ref> Stranger performed the single at the UK AMA with Junior.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/events/ama2011/videos/4/|title=Mumzy & Junior's Performance at UK AMA|date=10 March 2011|work=[[BBC Asian Network]]|accessdate=11 March 2011}}</ref>
Fresh after the release of his debut album, he released his new promotional single, tilted, "Mama Used To Say", a collaboration with [[Grammy-Award]] winning British R&B singer, [[Junior Giscombe|Junior]], which was released on March 10.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/mumzy-stranger-proclaims-mama-used-to-say-20110304|title=Brand new single|year=2011|work=DesiHits|accessdate=9 March 2011}}</ref> Stranger performed the single at the UK AMA with Junior.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/events/ama2011/videos/4/|title=Mumzy & Junior's Performance at UK AMA|date=10 March 2011|work=BBC Asian Network|accessdate=11 March 2011}}</ref>
Mumzy's single "Heartbreaker" was released on 8 April, as a free download.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.desi-box.com/media/the-specials/the-making-of-heartbreaker-by-mumzy-stranger-.html|title=Making of "Heartbreaker"|2011|work=DesiBox.com|accessdate=5 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/mumzy-stranger-is-a-heartbreaker-20110404|title=Mumzy Stranger is a "Heartbreaker"|2011|work=DesiHits|accessdate=5 April 2011}}</ref>
Mumzy's latest collaboration is with Junai Kaden<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/dh-interview-mumzy-stranger-discusses-being-a-mentor-20110404|title=New Mentor Role|year=2011|work=DesiHits|accessdate=14 April 2011}}</ref> on the track, "Aaja Mere Naal". The track is Junai Kaden's debut single and produced by Mumzy himself. The singles official release date is April 14.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/new-kids-on-the-block-junai-kaden-and-one-shot-20110401|title=Mumzy's new protoge|year=2011|work=DesiHits|accessdate=7 April 2011}}</ref> The track entered the UK Asian Download Chart at number 7, making his very first top 10 single.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}}


On 8 April 2011, Ahmed’s single''“Heartbreaker”'' was released as a free download.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.desi-box.com/media/the-specials/the-making-of-heartbreaker-by-mumzy-stranger-.html|title=Making of "Heartbreaker"|2011|work=DesiBox.com|accessdate=5 April 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/mumzy-stranger-is-a-heartbreaker-20110404|title=Mumzy Stranger is a "Heartbreaker"|2011|work=DesiHits|accessdate=5 April 2011}}</ref>
==Community Work==
Stranger is an ambassador for Newham Council's anti-violence campaign to prevent gun and knife crime.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mumzystranger.com/News.aspx?articleID=1|title=Mumzy Stranger fights Knife and gun Crime with Tower Hamlets|date=16 March 2011|work=Newham Council|accessdate=16 March 2011}}</ref>
Stranger took part in the Sky Ride Leicester, a free, family-orientated and fun traffic-free mass participation cycling event on August 29, 2010 in Leicester, England.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/7ve0qXe226a/Sky+Ride+Leicester/qYr_lan4Lmg/Mumzy+Stranger|title=Sky Ride Leicester (Mumzy Stranger)|date=29 August 2009|work=Zimbio|accessdate=30 August 2010}}</ref>


Ahmed’s latest collaboration is with Junai Kaden<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/dh-interview-mumzy-stranger-discusses-being-a-mentor-20110404|title=New Mentor Role|year=2011|work=DesiHits|accessdate=14 April 2011}}</ref> on the track, ''“Aaja Mere Naal.”'' The track is Junai Kaden’s debut single and produced by Mumzy himself. The singles official release date is April 14.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/new-kids-on-the-block-junai-kaden-and-one-shot-20110401|title=Mumzy's new protoge|year=2011|work=DesiHits|accessdate=7 April 2011}}</ref> The track entered the UK Asian Download Chart at No. 7, making his very first top 10 single.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}}
==Awards/Nominations==
'''Urban Music Awards (2009)'''
* Best UK Asian Act '''(Nominated)''' (won by [[Rhythm Dhol Bass|RDB]])


==Community Work==
'''BritAsia TV Music Awards (2010)'''
Ahmed is an ambassador for [[Newham London Borough Council|Newham Council]]’s anti-violence campaign to prevent gun and knife crime.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mumzystranger.com/News.aspx?articleID=1|title=Mumzy Stranger fights Knife and gun Crime with Tower Hamlets|date=16 March 2011|work=Newham Council|accessdate=16 March 2011}}</ref>
* Best Newcomer Act '''(Nominated)'''
On 29 August 2010, Stranger took part in the Sky Ride Leicester, a free, family-orientated and fun traffic-free mass participationcycling event in [[Leicester]], [[England]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/7ve0qXe226a/Sky+Ride+Leicester/qYr_lan4Lmg/Mumzy+Stranger|title=Sky Ride Leicester (Mumzy Stranger)|date=29 August 2009|work=Zimbio|accessdate=30 August 2010}}</ref>
* Best Urban Asian Act '''(WON)'''


==Awards and nominations==
'''UK Asian Music Awards (2011)'''
{| class="wikitable"
* Best Album ''(Journey Begins)'' '''(Nominated)'''
|- style="background:#b0c4de; text-align:center;"
* Best Male Act '''(Nominated)'''
! Year
* Best Urban Act '''(WON)'''
! Award
* Best Video ''(Fly With Me)'' '''(Nominated)'''
! Category
! Result
|-
| rowspan="1"| 2009
| Urban Music Awards
| Best UK Asian Act
| {{nom}}
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2010
| rowspan="2"| BritAsia TV Music Awards
| Best Newcomer Act
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Urban Asian Act
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2011
| rowspan="4"| UK Asian Music Awards
| Best Album ''(Journey Begins)''
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Male Act
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Urban Act
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Video ''(Fly With Me)''
| {{nom}}
|-
|}


==Discography==
==Discography==
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====Singles====
====Singles====

The albums lead single is "Fly With Me", produced by himself at his home studio. The single debuted at number 15 on the UK Asian Download Chart and stayed in the top 40 for more than 17 weeks but dropped off the chart at week 18.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}} There are several remixes of "Fly With Me", a Grime Mix featuring Flo Dan, Gods Gift, KID & Roly, a Rishi Rich Kulcha Mix and a Bangla Mix featuring SH8S. Stranger's fourth and final single from the album is "Spaceman" featuring Wiley.
The albums lead single is "Fly With Me", produced by himself at his home studio. The single debuted at number 15 on the UK Asian Download Chart and stayed in the top 40 for more than 17 weeks but dropped off the chart at week 18.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}} There are several remixes of "Fly With Me", a Grime Mix featuring Flo Dan, Gods Gift, KID & Roly, a Rishi Rich Kulcha Mix and a Bangla Mix featuring SH8S. Stranger's fourth and final single from the album is "Spaceman" featuring Wiley.


====Promotion====
====Promotion====

Stranger performed songs from his new album with a live orchestra to a close 600 fans and media at a one-off concert on December 18 at Stratford Circus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://menmedia.co.uk/asiannews/entertainment/music/s/1387640_mumzy_stranger_to_release_debut_album|title=Journey Begins: One-Off Concert|year=2010|work=Asian News|accessdate=12 October 2010}}</ref>
Stranger performed songs from his new album with a live orchestra to a close 600 fans and media at a one-off concert on December 18 at Stratford Circus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://menmedia.co.uk/asiannews/entertainment/music/s/1387640_mumzy_stranger_to_release_debut_album|title=Journey Begins: One-Off Concert|year=2010|work=Asian News|accessdate=12 October 2010}}</ref>


====Critical reception====
====Critical reception====

[[DesiHits]] rated the album 3/5, stating their description of the album as simply average. They stated: "Despite high expectations and many memorable collaborations and features, "Journey Begins" doesn't impress us."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/album-review-mumzy-stranger-s-debut-album-journey-begins-20101214|title=Journey Begins: Album Review|date=12 October 2010|work=DesiHits|accessdate=13 October 2010}}</ref>
[[DesiHits]] rated the album 3/5, stating their description of the album as simply average. They stated: "Despite high expectations and many memorable collaborations and features, "Journey Begins" doesn't impress us."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/album-review-mumzy-stranger-s-debut-album-journey-begins-20101214|title=Journey Begins: Album Review|date=12 October 2010|work=DesiHits|accessdate=13 October 2010}}</ref>


====Commercial reception====
====Commercial reception====
The album achieved moderate success, reaching number 4 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Album Chart on its debut, making the album the biggest success for Stranger to date.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumzystranger.com/bio.htm|title=No. 4 on iTunes Hip-Hop Chart|year=2010|work=Mumzy's Official Website|accessdate=9 March 2011}}</ref> The album was nominated for "Best Album" award at the UK AMA 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/events/ama2011/awards/|title=UK AMA 2011|date=10 March 2011|work=BBC Asian Network|accessdate=11 March 2011}}</ref>
The album achieved moderate success, reaching number 4 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Album Chart on its debut, making the album the biggest success for Stranger to date.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumzystranger.com/bio.htm|title=No. 4 on iTunes Hip-Hop Chart|year=2010|work=Mumzy's Official Website|accessdate=9 March 2011}}</ref> The album was nominated for “Best Album” award at the UK Asian Music Awards 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/asiannetwork/events/ama2011/awards/|title=UK AMA 2011|date=10 March 2011|work=[[BBC Asian Network]]|accessdate=11 March 2011}}</ref>


==== Track list ====
====Track list====
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===Guest Appearances===
===Guest Appearances===
* Sham D - "I Know (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
* Sham D - “I Know” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
* [[Malkit Singh]] - “Nach Billo” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)

* Malkit Singh - "Nach Billo (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
* Malkit Singh - “Saari Raat Nachava” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
* [[Sophie Choudry|Sophie]] - “Manjawe” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)

* Malkit Singh - "Saari Raat Nachava (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
* [[H-Dhami]] - “Tere Naal” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
* Jerusha - “Girls Girls Boys Boys” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)

* Sophie - "Manjawe (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
* [[Preeya Kalidas]] - “Shimmy” (featuring Mumzy Stranger
* Preeya Kalidas - “Dance Dance” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)

* H-Dhami - "Tere Naal (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
* [[Karen David]] - “Hypnotize” (featuring Mumzy Stranger & Sonu Kakker)
* [[Abbas Hasan]] - “Sona” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)

* Jerusha - "Girls Girls Boys Boys (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
* Veronica - “Turn” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
* Veronica - “Permission” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)

* Preeya Kalidas - "Shimmy (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
* Tasha Tah - “Rewind” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
* [[Goldkartz]] - “Ha Karde” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)

* Preeya Kalidas - "Dance Dance (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
* [[Tarsame Singh Saini|Stereo Nation]] - “Lal Lal Buleeya (Remix)” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
* Ramzi - “Fall In Love (Rishi Rich Remix)” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)

* Karen David - "Hypnotize (Feat. Mumzy Stranger & Sonu Kakker)"
* Da Poe - “Luvin' A Thug” (produced by Mumzy Stranger, featuring Mumzy Stranger & Tahseen Haye)
* Junal Kaden - “Aaja Mere Naal” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)

* Abbas Hasan - "Sona (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"
* Junai Kaden - “Ghetto” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)

* Veronica - "Turn (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"

* Veronica - "Permission (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"

* Tasha Tah - "Rewind (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"

* GoldKartz - "Ha Karde (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"

* Stereo Nation - "Lal Lal Buleeya (Remix) (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"

* Ramzi - "Fall In Love (Rishi Rich Remix) (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"

* Da Poe - "Luvin' A Thug (Prod. by Mumzy Stranger) (Feat. Mumzy Stranger & Tahseen Haye)"

* Junal Kaden - "Aaja Mere Naal (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"

* Junai Kaden - "Ghetto (Feat. Mumzy Stranger)"


==Videography==
==Videography==
===Music Videos===
===Music Videos===

* One More Dance '''(Directed by Phil Hawkins/Box Bot)'''
* One More Dance '''(Directed by Phil Hawkins/Box Bot)'''
* Showgirl
* Showgirl
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.mumzystranger.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.myspacehelo.com/mumzybegin MySpace]
* [http://www.myspacehelo.com/mumzybegin MySpace]
* {{twitter|MumzyStranger}}
* [http://www.mumzystranger.com/ Official Website]

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Mumzy Stranger
মামজি স্ট্রাঞ্জার
Dancer
Years active2005 – present
LabelsTiffin Beats Records (2008-present)
Websitewww.mumzystranger.com

Muhammad Mumith Ahmed (born 18 January 1984), better known by his stage name Mumzy Stranger, is a

British-Asian R&B artist in Britain.[1]

Early life

Mumith Ahmed was born and raised in

Muslim parents. He is of Bangladeshi origin and was raised in a traditional Islamic home.[2]

In 2000, Ahmed started out in the

UK Garage scene at the age of 16, and was involved in pirate radio until 2003 when he left as he felt like a stranger (from which he derived his stage name).[3]

Career

2005-08: Career beginning

Ahmed was one of three finalists in BBC Asian Network’s Unsung competition in 2005 with his song “Jump Up,”[4][5] after a friend of his sent in Stranger’s demo tape,[6] which caught the attention of Rishi Rich, a Bhangra-fusion producer that was one of the judges for the competition.[7]

Two years later, as a graduate from the

Bangladeshi musicians.[citation needed] He also performed at the award show for the UK Asian Music Awards in 2008.[citation needed
]

2009: Debut single and collaborations

Ahmed’s debut single “One More Dance” was produced by Rishi Rich and was released in July 2009.[8] The single was set to be titled "One More Chance" but was later changed to “One More Dance,” according to Rishi Rich.[9] It fail to reach the mainstream charts but topped the UK Asian Charts on its debut.[10][11] His second single, "Showgirl," was released in August 2009.[6][12] Mumzy is heard on two tracks on The Streets of Bollywood 3, a remix album by Rishi Rich, Hunterz and Kami K, mainly focusing on bringing Indian and urban music together.

Ahmed collaborated with several UK and international desi artists, such as H-Dhami, Preeya Kalidas, Abbas Hasan and Malkit Singh.[13]

On 18 November 2010, Ahmed supported

02 Arena.[14]

2010: Debut mixtape and album released

Ahmed released his debut mixtape, “No Stranger To This”, which was put together in the course of seven days and officially released on December 11,

Toonpur Ka Super Hero
, making his debut on a Bollywood film soundtrack.

2011-present: Award Nominations and singles

At the UK Asian Music Awards’s Nominations Party held at the West Midlands’ super-club Gatecrasher, in Birmingham on the 1st February, Ahmed was nominated for 4 awards, Best Album (for “Journey Begins”), Best Male Act, Best Urban Act and Best Video (for “Fly With Me”), the most for any solo act at the UK Asian Music Awards 2011.[16] He ended up winning Best Urban Act.[17]

After the release of his debut album, he released his new promotional single, tilted, “Mama Used To Say,” a collaboration with

Grammy-Award winning British R&B singer, Junior, which was released on March 10.[18] Stranger performed the single at the UK AMA with Junior.[19]

On 8 April 2011, Ahmed’s single“Heartbreaker” was released as a free download.[20][21]

Ahmed’s latest collaboration is with Junai Kaden[22] on the track, “Aaja Mere Naal.” The track is Junai Kaden’s debut single and produced by Mumzy himself. The singles official release date is April 14.[23] The track entered the UK Asian Download Chart at No. 7, making his very first top 10 single.[citation needed]

Community Work

Ahmed is an ambassador for Newham Council’s anti-violence campaign to prevent gun and knife crime.[24] On 29 August 2010, Stranger took part in the Sky Ride Leicester, a free, family-orientated and fun traffic-free mass participationcycling event in Leicester, England.[25]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2009 Urban Music Awards Best UK Asian Act Nominated
2010 BritAsia TV Music Awards Best Newcomer Act Nominated
Best Urban Asian Act Won
2011 UK Asian Music Awards Best Album (Journey Begins) Nominated
Best Male Act Nominated
Best Urban Act Won
Best Video (Fly With Me) Nominated

Discography

Journey Begins (2010)

Untitled

Journey Begins is Stranger's

UK on Tiffin Beats Records.[26]

Singles

The albums lead single is "Fly With Me", produced by himself at his home studio. The single debuted at number 15 on the UK Asian Download Chart and stayed in the top 40 for more than 17 weeks but dropped off the chart at week 18.[citation needed] There are several remixes of "Fly With Me", a Grime Mix featuring Flo Dan, Gods Gift, KID & Roly, a Rishi Rich Kulcha Mix and a Bangla Mix featuring SH8S. Stranger's fourth and final single from the album is "Spaceman" featuring Wiley.

Promotion

Stranger performed songs from his new album with a live orchestra to a close 600 fans and media at a one-off concert on December 18 at Stratford Circus.[27]

Critical reception

DesiHits rated the album 3/5, stating their description of the album as simply average. They stated: "Despite high expectations and many memorable collaborations and features, "Journey Begins" doesn't impress us."[28]

Commercial reception

The album achieved moderate success, reaching number 4 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Album Chart on its debut, making the album the biggest success for Stranger to date.[29] The album was nominated for “Best Album” award at the UK Asian Music Awards 2011.[30]

Track list

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Fly With Me"Mumzy StrangerMumzy Stranger03:53
2."Superwoman"Mumzy StrangerRax Tymer03:33
3."Drop It"Mumzy Stranger, THE ALiBIDiligent03:35
4."Positive Vibe"THE ALiBIDiligent03:58
5."Spaceman" (featuring
Wiley)
Mumzy StrangerSteel Bangelz04:38
6."Schizophrenic"Mumzy Stranger, THE ALiBIDiligent03:23
7."Left With None"Mumzy StrangerDiligent03:22
8."Rainfall"Mumzy StrangerDiligent, THE ALiBI04:01
9."Can I Love Again" Mumzy Stranger, THE ALiBI04:10
10."Genesis" (featuring Yasmin)Mumzy StrangerRax Tymer, Mumzy Stranger03:32
11."Promises"Mumzy StrangerRishi Rich, Rax Tymer04:58
12."Fatal Attraction"Mumzy StrangerRax Tymer04:33
13."Sexy Mama"Mumzy StrangerRax Tymer, THE ALiBI04:18
Total length:51:54

Mixtapes

  • MixTape (DesiDrop.Com Exclusive: Collection of Mumzy's Promo Songs) (2008)[31]
  • No Stranger To This (Hosted by DJ Limelight) (2010)

Guest Appearances

  • Sham D - “I Know” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
  • Malkit Singh - “Nach Billo” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
  • Malkit Singh - “Saari Raat Nachava” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
  • Sophie - “Manjawe” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
  • H-Dhami - “Tere Naal” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
  • Jerusha - “Girls Girls Boys Boys” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
  • Preeya Kalidas - “Shimmy” (featuring Mumzy Stranger
  • Preeya Kalidas - “Dance Dance” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
  • Karen David - “Hypnotize” (featuring Mumzy Stranger & Sonu Kakker)
  • Abbas Hasan - “Sona” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
  • Veronica - “Turn” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
  • Veronica - “Permission” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
  • Tasha Tah - “Rewind” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
  • Goldkartz - “Ha Karde” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
  • Stereo Nation - “Lal Lal Buleeya (Remix)” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
  • Ramzi - “Fall In Love (Rishi Rich Remix)” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
  • Da Poe - “Luvin' A Thug” (produced by Mumzy Stranger, featuring Mumzy Stranger & Tahseen Haye)
  • Junal Kaden - “Aaja Mere Naal” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)
  • Junai Kaden - “Ghetto” (featuring Mumzy Stranger)

Videography

Music Videos

  • One More Dance (Directed by Phil Hawkins/Box Bot)
  • Showgirl
  • City Boy/It Can Only Be Love
  • Fly With Me (Directed by Orson Nava)
  • Nach Billo (with Malkit Singh)
  • Manjawe (with Sophie)
  • Shimmy (with Preeya Kalidas)
  • Sona (with Abbas Hasan)
  • Ha Karde (with Goldkartz) (Distributed by X1Film)
  • Heartbreaker (Distributed by Desi-Box.com)
  • Aaja Mere Naal (with Junai Kaden)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Mumzy's Bio". BBC Asian Network. 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
  2. ^ "Bio". Mumzy's Official Website. 2010. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
  3. ^ Maher, Amelia (19 August 2009). "Mumzy Stranger: Mumz The Word". RWD Magazine. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  4. ^ "Unsung finalist". BBC Asian Network. 2005. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  5. ^ Press office (30 March 2005). "Three finalists go head to head in BBC Asian Network Unsung 2005". BBC. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  6. ^ a b "Interview with Mumzy Stranger". Desi-Box Media. July 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  7. ^ "Mumzy: Brit-Bengali Soul". MTV Iggy. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  8. ^ "Mumzy launch party". The Asian News. 17 July 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  9. ^ "Making of One More Dance Music Video". MTV Iggy. 4 June 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  10. ^ "Mumzy Stranger - 'One More Dance'". Radar Music Videos. 26 May 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2009. {{cite web}}: |first= missing |last= (help) [dead link]
  11. ^ "Making of Mumzy's "One More Dance" Music Video". MTV Iggy. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  12. ^ "Mumzy Stranger's Showgirl". The Asian News. 15 August 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  13. ^ "Top 5 Collaborations". DesiHits. 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
  14. ^ "Mumzy to support Sean Kingston". DesiHits. 2010. Retrieved 18 November 2010.
  15. ^ "Debut Mixtape". MixtapeMaddness. 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
  16. ^ "Most Nominations at UK AMA 2011". dailyrindblog. 1 February 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
  17. ^ Jas Sembhi (March 10, 2011). "2011 UK Asian Music Awards Winners". desiblitz.com. Retrieved 13 March 2011.
  18. ^ "Brand new single". DesiHits. 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
  19. ^ "Mumzy & Junior's Performance at UK AMA". BBC Asian Network. 10 March 2011. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
  20. ^ "Making of "Heartbreaker"". DesiBox.com. Retrieved 5 April 2011. {{cite web}}: Text "2011" ignored (help)
  21. ^ "Mumzy Stranger is a "Heartbreaker"". DesiHits. Retrieved 5 April 2011. {{cite web}}: Text "2011" ignored (help)
  22. ^ "New Mentor Role". DesiHits. 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
  23. ^ "Mumzy's new protoge". DesiHits. 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
  24. ^ "Mumzy Stranger fights Knife and gun Crime with Tower Hamlets". Newham Council. 16 March 2011. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
  25. ^ "Sky Ride Leicester (Mumzy Stranger)". Zimbio. 29 August 2009. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  26. ^ "Debut Album release date". simplybhangra. 2010. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
  27. ^ "Journey Begins: One-Off Concert". Asian News. 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
  28. ^ "Journey Begins: Album Review". DesiHits. 12 October 2010. Retrieved 13 October 2010.
  29. ^ "No. 4 on iTunes Hip-Hop Chart". Mumzy's Official Website. 2010. Retrieved 9 March 2011.
  30. ^ "UK AMA 2011". BBC Asian Network. 10 March 2011. Retrieved 11 March 2011.
  31. ^ "Mumzy - MixTape". DesiDrop.Com. 2008. Retrieved 14 November 2008.

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